Evans has new job at data firm

Former University of Georgia athletic director Damon Evans is working in marketing for a company in Boston, his father, Sam, confirmed this afternoon.

Evans began working for the Markley Group "within a month after he left Georgia," Sam Evans said.

The Markley Group owns and operates the largest data center and telecom facility in Boston and New England, according to the company's website. It has developed 13 data center and telecom buildings throughout Europe and North America.

Jeffrey D. Markley, the company's chief executive officer, is a UGA alumnus and significant contributor to the university.

"I think Jeff, as far as I know, is someone he has known for a number of years," Sam Evans said.

Evans resigned July 4, days after a Georgia State Patrol trooper pulled him over in Atlanta and arrested him on DUI charges. At the time, Evans smelled of alcohol and admitted he had been drinking, according to the trooper's report. He also was with a 28-year old woman who was not his wife.

Evans received a $237,500 severance deal as part of his separation with Georgia.

He has a scheduled court appearance in Atlanta on Monday. Sam Evans said Damon Evans has returned to the state to attend DUI school.

Sam Evans said Damon lives in a Boston suburb with his wife, Kerri, and their children. Kerri has family in the Boston area.